WNGAG present 3,521 signature petition to Secretary of State, Hazel Blears
On 23 June 2008 - the day before the public inquiry
being conducted by the Planning Inspector in the
Council’s offices in the Basildon Centre - members of
the Wickford North Green Action Group and their
supporters travelled to Westminster in London and,
together with John Baron MP, presented the petition
containing 3,521 signatures to the Secretary of State
for Communities and Local Government, Hazel Blears.
She will receive the Planning Inspector’s
recommendation and make the final decision which will
determine the fate of Barn Hall - expected to be by
the end of October 2008.
The event was filmed and shown by GMTV, reported in the local papers, and John Baron MP issued a press release which said:
“Local democracy must prevail. Residents, local councillors and I are united in our wish to preserve this countryside for the benefit of local people. Let us now hope the Government listens, for the petition clearly illustrates the strength of local opinion which should override the wishes of politicians and bureaucrats sitting in London.”
WNGAG take the opportunity to thank all those who signed our petition and, indeed, all those who have supported us so enthusiastically in our fight to save Barn Hall over the last two years.
The event was filmed and shown by GMTV, reported in the local papers, and John Baron MP issued a press release which said:
“Local democracy must prevail. Residents, local councillors and I are united in our wish to preserve this countryside for the benefit of local people. Let us now hope the Government listens, for the petition clearly illustrates the strength of local opinion which should override the wishes of politicians and bureaucrats sitting in London.”
WNGAG take the opportunity to thank all those who signed our petition and, indeed, all those who have supported us so enthusiastically in our fight to save Barn Hall over the last two years.